Commodity Manager
$100,000-$115,000
One of Nation's largest manufacturers of consumer-packaged goods is currently seeking a driven and motivated Commodity Manager. This rapidly-growing company is currently expanding their team - one of the best times to join a corporation. You will be part of the Procurement Operations Team and report to the Director of Procurement. The Commodity Manager will support the overall category targets and objectives to attain budget performance.
Responsibilities
- Oversee strategic and/or tactical purchasing, inventory control, warehousing, receiving, and planning requirements.
- Deliver Total Cost Improvements while pursuing specific targets
- Effectively manage category supply base by establishing strong supplier relationships, managing complex negotiations, and overseeing a thorough selection process for key suppliers
- Lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process including commercial and contract negotiations with suppliers for the assigned categories.
- Assess key performance metrics while providing leadership efforts to motivate and inspire others to ensure effective performances.
- Negotiate price and other cost reductions to meet targets.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 6-8 years of procurement, purchasing experience, directs preferred
- Advanced knowledge of commodity/category management- experience with raw materials, packaging preferred
- Strong problem-solving skills and communications skills.
If you are interested in this opportunity, apply now!